5 Things to do in the North Shore: April 16 – April 18

Stay safe and entertained with these online and socially distanced events. 

Discover How Lipizzan Stallions Learn to Dance   

A rare opportunity to see Lipizzan horses learning their dance moves in a serene country setting. You’ll sit socially distanced at our sprawling open air indoor arena while professional trainers and the most highly trained stallions go through the process of dance or “dressage” training.

Date: Sat April 17

Time: 10AM – 11AM

Location: The Temple Lipizzans, 1700 Wadsworth Rd., Old Mill Creek, IL

Cost: $25, Children $15 

More Info: visitlakecounty.org

Enjoy Live Chamber Music

The Music Institute of Chicago opens its concert home to family homes worldwide through the presentation of “Live from Nichols Concert Hall,” a free chamber music series April 11–May 2 streamed live from its historic Nichols Concert Hall.

Date: Sun April 18 

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free

More Info: downtownevanston.org

Show and Tell Online Event 

Showcase your talents, skills, games, hobbies, and collections with our children’s librarians and other elementary-aged children.

Date: Fri April 16

Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

More Info: skokielibrary.info

Embrace Your Inner Yogi 

Children and caregivers unplug and bond through moving, breathing, and connecting in this free class from Buddha Family Yoga.

Date: Sun April 18

Time: 10AM – 11AM 

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

More Info: zoom.us

Supersize your art experience 

Art on theMart is back with the Adler Planetarium’s Astrographics taking over the side of the Merchandise Mart, along with and a reprise of The Art Institute of Chicago’s projections from Monet and Chicago and expanded work from Bisa Butler: Portraits.

Date: Fri April 16 – Sun April 18

Time: 8:30PM

Location: The Chicago Riverwalk between Wells and Lake 

Cost: Free

More Info: artonthemart.com